2022, Château Grand Corbin d'Espagne, SAINT-ÉMILION, Grand Cru Classé

Bordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon (1%).

Aromas of cherries, sweet berries and plums mingled with hints of spices and liquorice, the 2022 Grand Corbin-Despagne is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with excellent concentration, supple tannins and a bright, lively core of fruit. It's a terrific effort from this under-the-radar estate. 92-94 William Kelley, Wine Advocate.

Supple and lively, so bright, so energetic and clean, a lovely instant purity to this, juice and alive with well integrated supportive tannins. Maybe missing a touch more density, but the tannins still have some chewy, velvety grip a long length. Feels finessed and well worked, pure, charming, so easy to drink with lovely elegance. Red fruit, high acidity, lots of life and some salty, stony touches on the finish. Joyful and lifted, a lovely expression and so approachable. 93 Georgina Hindle, Decanter.

The 2022 Grand Corbin Despagne is stellar. A large-scaled, dramatic wine, the 2022 possesses notable depth and tons of dimension. Inky dark fruit, lavender, liquorice, violets and cloves build in a dramatic Saint-Émilion that marries opulence and structure. Clean mineral and savoury accents extend the finish. 93-95 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

Drinking Window: 2026 - 2036